Malcolm Brogdon spent the majority of his last three seasons in the NBA coming off the bench. After signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the New York Knicks on Sep. 12, his role is expected to remain the same.

However, he’s expected to play a key role off the bench, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Charania also clarified that Brogdon and fellow guard Landry Shamet are expected to suit up for the Knicks on opening night.

Due to his experience in the league, Brogdon should have a stronger impact than Shamet. He won the 2016-17 NBA Rookie of the Year and the league’s Six-Man of the Year in 2022-23. In 24 games last season, he averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game.

However, injuries have been a reoccurring issue throughout Brogdon’s career. He had last season cut short due to a left ankle sprain and had four other years where he appeared in fewer than 50 games. But if Brogdon can put the injuries behind him, he should perform well as New York’s backup guard.

He’s slated to join a stacked backcourt, which consists of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Jordan Clarkson, Miles McBride, and Tyler Kolek. He will be the perfect player to replace Brunson and Hart during games due to his level of experience backing up All-Star level players. He is also a proficient playmaker, which should complement sharpshooters Clarkson and McBride.

The Knicks' home and season opener is on Oct. 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Expect a big debut game performance from Brogdon.